This channel is about my personal alcoholism recovery journey. Here you'll find experience, strength, and hope.
I’m James, I’m a sober alcoholic in recovery. In this community there's like minded people in the live stream chat, video comments, and channel membership.
You kind souls say my daily addiction recovery live stream podcasts at 9pmET are funny and informative. A few of you have said you owe your own sobriety to the Sober James channel, and for that I'm grateful.
True story: those/you good people are still around for the live streams, years later. As true: I owe a slice of my happiness, joyousness, and freedom to them...to you.
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I think it's b.s. that I hop on your stream, and you bash me for saying AA is not the only way and I'm going to drink again. Typical AA member spreading shame, and hate for nonbelievers. Yes. My story isn't your story. I'm living one day at a time like you. :) Don't shame people for staying sober without AA. It's ok bro. What do they say? Live and let live?
Right. It’s my bad, I’m growing. Your point, is the point of this stream. Of course, if my opinions are “BS,” so are everyone’s, and Vice versa. My opinion, from immense experience and the observation of others, is that self will has a limit. 🤷🏻♂️ The program of Alcoholics Anonymous teaches the solution to that, and all things related to the disease of alcoholism. We don’t have to take the suggestions of the program, but I am and it’s working.
arguing is a futile waste of energy, but arguing on the internet is a futile waste of energy².
James, I think that all humans are very opinionated. Some more than others. It’s not a bad thing but it definitely can be. I think it’s far better if we try to find things we have in common rather than change someone else’s opinion. I struggle with it but I’m just a work in progress.
My opinion on you joining my membership is soaring high in the sky like an eagle 🦅 ☺️
Good!! I’m very happy to hear that! You deserve recognition for all of your hard work!!!👍💞
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James, I don’t see any difference between you hosting meetings here on Utube and the Zoom meetings. You are getting the message out there and helping many many people (including me). That’s a great thing!!
Thanks Cindy, you do have a point.
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I've got PTSD with hallucinations.
Bummer @mrnathan32smith That’s gnarly, I’m sorry to hear that. I go live on this channel every weeknight at 9pmET. Stop by and chat. Thanks for sharing.
Never heard of the 11th Tradition?
I hear it every day at meetings. I’m just trying to do the next right thing, like I’m sure you are. I’ve wrestled for years with the idea of taking these videos down, because of the traditions. I’ve since asked my sponsor, and various AA members what they think. My sponsor said keep it up, and other opinions vary. I trust God will let me know when to take them down, if ever. After all, a loving God is our only authority. Right now, It seems Gods will has them up, as the videos do more good than harm.
@@SoberJames I think you should read the entire 11th tradition in the 12 and 12. My opinion,when these sober celebrities break their anonymity and then get drunk it shows the still struggling alcoholic that AA doesn’t work. I’ve been around for a long time and don’t know anyone who’s gotten sober by reading about someone else (celebrity) getting sober. All I have is today. I’m afraid if we stop abiding by the Traditions it will be the beginning of the end of AA and how many more will die.
Then again, alcoholics have been breaking traditions for as long as the traditions have existed. There’s stories. These videos touch alcoholics lives, I see it in the comments often. You and I know the program to be the truth, and the truth exists no matter what we do. I’ll take them down when and if the time comes. I’ve read the long form traditions, multiple times, at meetings with other alcoholics. When and if the motivation to take them down comes, I’ll be there.
She was very Beautiful.💞
She was
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sister. You tried to help her. It’s very difficult to help the ones that are closest to us but you did your best and you were living it. That’s all anyone can do.
Very true, we only do what we can.
Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.❤ This was the first video that I watched.
Thanks again Cindy ❤️
Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out!❤ 35 days clean and sober. One day at a time.
Hell yeah, happy for you Cindy! 🙏
James rocks
You rock @loganjohnston9054
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Thanks! I needed to see that video. You helped me flip my negative to a positive😊 Great job. Stay strong and keep up the great work!
Thanks @tallkid1858 Stop in for a live stream chat, every weeknight at 9pmET Glad I could reach you kid 🤘
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I have plenty of energy but I’ve been hearing a lot of people complaining about this. Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out!❤ Day 33 & My Life is going 100% Better! Alcohol is a Nowhere Ride. It doesn’t solve anything and it makes Everything Worse. Have a Beautiful Weekend James & Everyone!!💞☮️
So glad to hear you’re feeling happy, joyous, and free Cindy. I know the feeling, and I’m grateful for the both of us.
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Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.❤ It’s Saturday night. On nights like this I think about all the people out there who are suffering with alcohol and drug addictions. Some will wake up in jails, many won’t even wake up. There is a way out! Never give up ⬆️!
Don’t forget the ones drinking alone, isolated and alienated. Thanks Cindy.
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We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable long before we ever drank, due to PTSD during critical stages of development.
Even if we can’t remember it
Not sure I understand what you mean @brianmcnellis5512
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Great stream. Also, the thumbnail is fire 🔥.
Thanks Holly, I like the thumbnail too!
Polska power 💪
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Without Jim My daily Listen ❤️
❤️ glad I can be of service fit
Great Topic
Thanks fit, credit goes to Holly, a viewer 🥇
Hi James and Everyone Here! I’m 31 days alcohol free and wouldn’t you know Life starts happening again! It’s not even bad changes. It’s really all good. Family has started reaching out to me. Wanting to see me. I’m getting paid for work tomorrow and I’m not sure how I feel about all this. I’ve been recovering at home but working at home. I really haven’t ventured out any yet. I think I really need to get into meetings asap. I feel like I kinda want to put Life off until I’m better and stronger but it doesn’t seem to work that way. A family member of mine really wants to come see me but she is using drugs and alcohol daily. I’d love to help her but I don’t feel strong enough yet. It’s far easier for a drowning person to pull someone into the Darkness than it is to pull them out! I will be going to a meeting. It’s definitely time!! . Thank you so much for this channel!!!!!💞 You really are helping people out here and I’m sharing your videos with over 1 Million People in Recovery Groups. It’s insane how I’m trying to help others when I almost died last month and I only have 31 days. I can share but it’s much too soon to be face to face with anyone in active addiction. I shall be okay.😎🌻
Addiction can lead to ptsd too. Excellent Meeting!!
It sure can 😳
@@SoberJames Prozac for my PTSD
Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out James!❤
My views have gone up significantly recently. I wonder if it’s because you’re sharing so much Cindy. 🙏
@@SoberJames I’m not sure but I hope it helps. It’s very nice what you are doing and you deserve recognition for it. Have a great weekend!
You too Cindy, thanks again.
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Your always welcome Karen @karenwible8425 🙏
Today is day 1 for me
All journeys start with a step. Congrats. I suggest checking out AA.org to stay sober.
@@SoberJames thank you, will do
Hi James. I haven't seen you in a while. I'm glad to see you out here doing the deal.
Sup @Zephyr5702 Good to see you Come chat on a live stream, every weeknight at 9pmET Hope to see you there 🤙
@@SoberJames Will do.
Jim What’s the best way too DM ya m8?
[email protected]
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I watched this while I was going through severe, absolutely horrifying alcohol withdrawal
Sorry to hear that Ron @culturekiller86, maybe ALL the bacon and eggs would help? Jokes aside, join me and other viewers for a live stream chat, tonight and every weekday at 9pmET. Ron Swanson rules, hope to see you there. Here’s an example, usual takes a minute or two for chatters to come in: kzread.infoVy2XOXkg7Oo?si=Mw3FGx_dOolOU3U3
Good Man Mike, your on the way ❤
This was years ago, my bad Samantha 🤦🏻♂️ 😆 Mike gets cooler with age tho, he’s doing even better now
@@SoberJames All good. Will be interested to see him now
Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.💞
That’s so kind and cool of you Cindy ❤️
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Same Time Same Channel Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up! Morning jim
Morning fit ❤️
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55 days for me
Nice @dg9015
@@SoberJames been really tough going too
Check out AA.org and/or the “Everything AA app” Read some of the book
Thanks!
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Crazy i was sn alcoholic and finally stopped and i got out of the Navy in 2003
I do a recovery live stream every weeknight at 9pmET. Hope to see you in the chat, shipmate.
I was sober for over 2 years but relapsed 6 months ago. I just realized i have to stop because now its affecting my stomach. I cant stop hiccuping and it burns when i eat something. Yesterday, i was gonna continue drinking but i couldnt even finish a beer cause the burn in my stomach was that bad. Barely got any sleep last night because of the hiccups and insomnia but ill get through it. I have to. We'll make it.
No alcoholic can recover on their own. Do yourself a favor and check out AA. AA.org and/or the “Everything AA app.”
Alcoholism is a Beast!!!☠️
Sure is, stay inside the herd.
Meeting #4 today! Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out. In my humble opinion many can get physically clean and sober but keeping it is a Journey. I think it’s much more logical to have some support along the way. Thank you for sharing another meeting James!
I’m sincerely happy to hear you’re getting the message @cmoore8539
I’ve been trying to completely quit drinking for the past ten years without going to AA but let me make it clear. Life happens regardless. I lost my Mom during the pandemic and there was alcohol 🍷 just waiting on me!! It’s not cool trying to do it alone so that’s why I am here and praying even if I’m not sure. I am sure that I do Not want alcohol in my Life. Life is too short to throw it all away.💞
Keep it up, don’t stop believing
I really appreciate your honesty about the God of AA. That was always my stumbling block that I’ve always encountered in AA. Maybe now I can comprehend. Thank you!
I try to explain it in different ways, because the way my sponsor explained it to me worked, finally.